--- title: Watch Michelle Obama and Jimmy Fallon Dance Like Moms description: The evolution of "mom dancing" canonical: https://time.com/3770384/fallon-obama-michelle-dance-mom/ author: NBC News article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2015-04-03T11:59:49.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-05-11T05:04:43.790Z article:section: Entertainment og:title: Watch Michelle Obama and Jimmy Fallon Dance Like Moms og:description: The evolution of "mom dancing" og:url: https://time.com/3770384/fallon-obama-michelle-dance-mom/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: TIME og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Watch Michelle Obama and Jimmy Fallon Dance Like Moms twitter:description: The evolution of "mom dancing" twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- # Watch Michelle Obama and Jimmy Fallon Dance Like Moms by [NBC News](/author/nbc-news/) ## NBC News Apr 3, 2015 11:59 AM CUT by [NBC News](/author/nbc-news/) ## NBC News Apr 3, 2015 11:59 AM CUT First Lady Michelle Obama is always down for a good laugh, but apparently she draws the line at lampooning her husband’s dancing. In honor of the 5-year anniversary of the first lady’s [Let’s Move!](http://www.letsmove.gov/ "undefined") campaign, Michelle Obama took to the dance floor with Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show” Thursday and performed “The Evolution of Mom Dancing: Part 2.” In this sequel to their 2013 [“Evolution of Mom Dancing” performance](http://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/www.nbcbayarea.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/NATL-Rematch-Michelle-Obama-Appears-on-Late-Night-With-Jimmy-Fallon-Friday--192571671.html "undefined"), the duo — donning matching pink cardigans and capri slacks — danced choreographed routines based on mundane chores such as the… _Read the rest of this_ [_article_](http://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/Michelle-Obama-Jimmy-Fallon-the-Evolution-of-Mom-Dancing-Part-2-298567121.html "undefined") _from our partners at NBC News._ _Read next:_ [_Watch Michelle Obama Get Down to ‘Uptown Funk’ With Ellen DeGeneres_](http://time.com/3744326/michelle-obama-uptown-funk-dance-ellen-degeneres/?iid=time%5Freadnext "undefined") ### See Michelle Obama's Best Outfits of 2014  After being criticized for wearing a sparkly sleeveless dress to the 2013 State of the Union, Obama went with a more conservative ensemble by Azzedine Alaia for the 2014 State of the Union Address. Drew Angerer—EPA  Never one to shy away from color, Obama donned a bold red coat for a visit from French President Francois Hollande in February. Pete Marovich—Bloomberg/Getty Images  Obama won plaudits for this powder blue and black lace gown by Carolina Herrera, which she wore to a state dinner with Hollande in February. Evan Vucci—AP  During a visit to Beijing in March to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Obama wore a custom dress by Naeem Khan which updated the traditional Chinese red dress — and her daughters didn't look too bad either. Andy Wong—Pool/AFP/Getty Images  The first lady doesn't just own formal wear. For this visit to a Beijing school that prepares children to study abroad, she dressed casually, but with flair. Andy Wong—Pool/Getty Images  For this February appearance on "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon, Obama went with a sleeveless jumpsuit, showing off her toned arms. NBC/Getty Images  The White House Correspondents' Dinner is often jokingly called Nerd Prom, but Obama's choice of a grey tulle embroidered dress from Marchesa was neither nerdy nor prom-like. Olivier Douliery—Pool/Getty Images  The devil may wear Prada, but Obama went for another Naeem Khan when she met fashionista Anna Wintour at a ribbon-cutting in May. Paul Zimmerman—WireImage/Getty Images  Returning from the dedication of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum, Obama aimed for a subdued but still classy look. Saul Loeb—AFP/Getty Images  The president may have gone for jeans, but Michelle Obama was ready for summer, wearing a crisp white summer dress to the White House Fourth of July celebration. Brendan Smialowski—AFP/Getty Images  For a luncheon at The Grammy Museum in July, Obama once again went sleeveless in a white dress from Phillip Lim. Jason LaVeris—FilmMagic/Getty Images  During a visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly, Obama wore a colorful wrap from Diane von Furstenberg. Saul Loeb—AFP/Getty Images  At an awards dinner held by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Obama chose a dress from Bibhu Mohapatra's fall collection. Nicholas Kamm—AFP/Getty Images  No ugly Christmas sweaters in sight as Obama, daughters Malia and Sasha and the family dogs greet the White House Christmas tree. Joshua Roberts—Bloomberg/Getty Images  Ending the year in style, and mirroring the White House Christmas decorations, Obama wore this dress by Monique Lhuiller to the Kennedy Center honors in December. 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